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AUGUST 12, 2021
Table of Contents
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL ................................................................................................................. 4
AUGUST 17 REGULAR MEETING - CANCELED .........................................................................................................4
AUGUST 24 WORK SESSION - MOVED TO AUGUST 31 ...........................................................................................4
AUGUST 26 URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY MEETING - CANCELED .......................................................................4
AUGUST 31 WORK SESSION....................................................................................................................................4
SEPTEMBER 7 REGULAR MEETING .........................................................................................................................4
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT – UPCOMING EVENTS ................................................................................ 5
SALES TAX - MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE ....................................................................................... 6
CP - ENGINEERING ............................................................................................................................. 6
VINE AND LEMAY BNSF IMPROVEMENTS ..............................................................................................................6
TIMBERLINE ROAD CORRIDOR PROJECT ................................................................................................................7
DRAKE AND HAMPSHIRE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL INTERSECTION PROJECT ......................................................7
CP - PARK PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ......................................................................................... 8
BUCKING HORSE PARK ............................................................................................................................................8
CRESCENT PARK ......................................................................................................................................................8
EAST PARK DISTRICT MAINTENANCE FACILITY .......................................................................................................9
MAIL CREEK TRAIL...................................................................................................................................................9
OAK STREET PLAZA WATER FEATURE .................................................................................................................. 10
POUDRE TRAIL AT I-25 ......................................................................................................................................... 10
SPRING CANYON DOG PARK ................................................................................................................................ 11
TRAVERSE PARK ................................................................................................................................................... 11
CP - OPERATION SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 12
FORT COLLINS/LOVELAND POLICE TRAINING CENTER ........................................................................................ 12
BLOCK 32/42 – CIVIC MASTER PLAN REFRESH .................................................................................................... 12
UTILITIES SERVICES CENTER-RENOVATION FOR SCO AND NOC .......................................................................... 13
CP - UTILITIES.................................................................................................................................... 13
DEMAND RESPONSE TECHNOLOGY UPGRADE .................................................................................................... 13
MILFRED OVERHEAD CONVERSION ..................................................................................................................... 14
DRAKE WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY NPT FINAL CLARIFIERS REPLACEMENT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION 14
OAK STREET STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT ..................................................................................... 15
CITY PARK SEWER REHABILITATION AND REPLACEMENT ................................................................................... 16
PUBLIC SAFETY ................................................................................................................................ 17
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY ................................................................................................................................... 17
POLICE SERVICES .................................................................................................................................................. 18
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT &TRANSPORTATION ......................................................................... 21
BUILDING, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW .......................................................................................... 21
GRAFFITI UPDATE ............................................................................................................................ 21
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 22
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ................................................................................................................................ 22
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY ...................................................................................................................................... 23
ECONOMIC HEALTH ............................................................................................................................................. 23
UTILITIES ............................................................................................................................................ 24
CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................................................. 24
WATER RESOURCES AND TREATMENT OPERATIONS .......................................................................................... 25
COMMUNITY SERVICES .................................................................................................................... 26
RECREATION ........................................................................................................................................................ 26
PARKS ................................................................................................................................................................... 26
CULTURAL SERVICES ............................................................................................................................................ 27
NATURAL AREAS .................................................................................................................................................. 28
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT ..................................................................................................................... 28
BROADBAND – FORT COLLINS CONNEXION ................................................................................. 29
COMMUNITY DASHBOARD HIGHLIGHT .......................................................................................... 30
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 4
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
AUGUST 17 REGULAR MEETING - CANCELED
AUGUST 24 WORK SESSION - MOVED TO AUGUST 31
AUGUST 26 URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY MEETING - CANCELED
AUGUST 31 WORK SESSION
2022 Recommended Budget Preview
o Provide a high level of major assumptions and themes included with the City Manager’s
Recommended Budget.
High Performing Government 7.1 - Provide world-class municipal services to
residents and businesses.
Council Meeting Procedures Updates
o Consider and discuss revisions to Council Meeting procedures.
High Performing Government 7.2 - Maintain the public trust through a high
performing board, as well as organizational transparency, legal and ethical behavior
and regulatory compliance.
Northeast Fort Collins Planning and Projects Overview
o Discuss planning considerations, policy guidance, and future projects in northeast Fort Collins
(north of Vine Drive, east of Lemay Avenue and generally encompassed in the Mountain Vista
Subarea). Council may be involved in various decisions related to planning and development in
this area of the community, including plan amendments, development plans, annexation and
zoning decisions, utility service agreements, metropolitan districts, and funding for capital
projects. Staff will share background information and context for Council to set the stage for
future action items.
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health 1.6 - Align land use regulations and review
procedures to guide development consistent with City Plan.
Council Priorities
o Discuss approved Council priorities for clarification and implementation planning with possible
updates if necessary.
High Performing Government 7.1 - Provide world-class municipal services to
residents and businesses.
SEPTEMBER 7 REGULAR MEETING
Setting 2022 Budget Public Hearings
o Consider a Resolution setting the 2022 Budget Public Hearing Dates.
High Performing Government 7.1 - Provide world-class municipal services to
residents and businesses.
Staff Report: Code Compliance Updates
o Provide Council with a brief update regarding Code Compliance nuisance enforcement efforts
in our community.
Please note that this list is subject to
frequent change. Please call the City
Clerk’s Office for up-to-date
information. 970-416-2774.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 5
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health 1.5 - Enhance the quality of life in
neighborhoods, empower neighbors to solve problems, and foster respectful
relations.
Staff Report: Volunteer Services Program
o Share highlights of volunteer engagement strategies across the City that provide enrichment
and world class service to our community.
High Performing Government 7.4 - Attract, retain, engage, develop and reward a
diverse and competitive workforce to meet the needs of the community now and in
the future.
Possible Executive Session
o Collective Bargaining Update
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT – UPCOMING EVENTS
2022 City Budget
Save the Dates: Three virtual community forums are scheduled to
provide an overview of what is reflected in the recommended budget
and ways the community can share their thoughts about the budget
and recovery efforts. Each forum will be recorded and offered in
both English and Spanish:
Budget Forum #1: September 2, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Budget Forum #2: September 8, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Budget Forum #3: September 9, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Please take a moment to check out the other various engagement tools and opportunities at
ourcity.fcgov.com/2022budget, and consider sharing them with your friends, neighbors or community
stakeholders.
Share your Ideas for a Resilient Recovery
Public engagement for the development the Fort Collins
Recovery Plan is underway.
Staff are working to coordinate and align Budget and
Recovery engagement throughout the fall, including a
series of combined open houses and event booths.
Ideas can be shared now at OurCity.FGov.com/ForFoCo,
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 6
SALES TAX - MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE
JUNE SUMMARY OVER PRIOR YEAR
Month Year to Date
Net Sales Tax Collected: 20.1% 17.8%
Net Use Tax Collected: -9.6% 1.8%
Net Sales and Use Tax Collected: 14.8% 15.5%
Year to date, sales and use tax collections excluding rebates are up 15.5% and total $74.8M.
JUNE SUMMARY OVER BUDGET
Month Year to Date
Net Sales Tax Collected: 19.7% 18.8%
Net Use Tax Collected: 20.0% 6.7%
Net Sales and Use Tax Collected: 19.8% 17.1%
Year to date, the City has collected 17.1% more sales and use tax revenue, totaling $10.9M over budget.
CP - ENGINEERING
VINE AND LEMAY BNSF IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: Keep Fort Collins Great (KFCG),
Transportation Capital Expansion Fee (TCEF), 2017 / 2018
BFO, 2021 BFO
Estimated Project Budget: $24M
Estimated Completion Date: 2021
Phase: Construction
Project Details:
The existing Vine and Lemay intersection, which includes the
Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway crossing, is
severely congested with limited options to expand through or
turn lane capacity due to land use constraints.
Project Status:
Bridge and roadway construction continues; with work
focusing on bridge abutment construction and roadway embankment construction.
The City closed Lemay Avenue north of Lincoln Avenue beginning July 6 through mid-
August to widen Lemay Avenue and to begin realigning the road to tie into the new bridge
spanning the railroad and Vine Drive.
More information is available at fcgov.com/engineering/vine-lemay
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 7
TIMBERLINE ROAD CORRIDOR PROJECT
Funding Source: Transportation Capital Expansion Fee
(TCEF), Developer Contribution, Federal Grant
Estimated Project Budget: $8M
Estimated Completion Date: 2022
Phase: Design and Right-of-Way Acquisition
Project Details:
This project will reconstruct South Timberline Road from
Stetson Creek Drive to Zephyr Road to the City’s four lane
arterial roadway standards. Zephyr Road to Trilby Road will be
restriped to include two northbound lanes and one southbound
lane. Planned improvements include intersection
improvements at Kechter Road and Zephyr Road, multi-modal
accommodations, raised medians and center turn lanes,
access control, landscaping improvements, and roadway
improvements. A pedestrian underpass crossing Timberline
Road will also be constructed near Bacon Elementary School.
This project serves to build upon the development improvements that have been completed along the
corridor. This project will improve safety, reduce congestion, and provide improved accommodations
for alternate travel modes.
Project Status:
Design is under final review.
Construction is anticipated to begin in November 2021.
More information is available at https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/timberlinewidening
DRAKE AND HAMPSHIRE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL INTERSECTION
PROJECT
Funding Source: Safe Routes to School Federal Grant
Estimated Project Budget: $620,000
Estimated Completion Date: Winter 2020
Phase: Preliminary Design
Project Details:
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This project will add a signalized intersection and bike/ped improvements to the intersection of Drake
Road and Hampshire Drive. Planned improvements include: full signalized intersection, pedestrian
ramp improvements, crosswalks, and revised roadway striping to better accommodate cyclists. This
project will provide a Safe Route to School connection between Blevins Middle School and the Spring
Creek Trail.
Project Status:
Construction is currently scheduled to begin on September 1, 2021.
CP - PARK PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
BUCKING HORSE PARK
Funding Source: Neighborhood Parkland Funds
Total Project Cost: $2.5 - $4 million
Phase: Design
Estimated Completion: 2023
Project Details:
Bucking Horse Park is a park planned for the Bucking
Horse neighborhood.
Project Status:
Playground and CMGC RFPs posted.
More information available on project webpage.
CRESCENT PARK
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 9
Funding Source: Neighborhood Parkland
Total Project Cost: 221,250
Phase: Complete
Estimated Completion: August 2021
Project Details:
The irrigation pump house remodel is complete. The permitted addition altered the existing building to
allow utility vehicle storage that will be used for operation and maintenance for parks and trails in the
northeast portion of Fort Collins, particularly for snow removal equipment.
Project Status:
Structure addition is complete and efforts are ongoing to restore the landscape impacted
by construction.
EAST PARK DISTRICT MAINTENANCE FACILITY
Funding Source: Neighborhood Parkland &
Community Parkland Funds
Total Project Cost: TBD
Phase: Design
Estimated Completion: Fall/Winter 2021-2022
Project Details:
A maintenance facility to serve the East Park District,
which includes multiple neighborhood and community
parks, is proposed near the intersection of Drake &
Ziegler near the water treatment facility. The
maintenance facility will house Parks Department staff, equipment, and some minor material storage.
Project Status:
Project team identifying what additional appropriation is needed for project; anticipating
mid-cycle request for appropriations.
MAIL CREEK TRAIL
Funding Source: Multiple Funding Sources including
Grants, TCEF, and Conservation Trust Funds
Total Project Cost: $750,000
Phase: Pre-Design
Estimated Completion: Fall 2022
Project Details:
When completed, the Mail Creek Trail will create a trail
connection from Kinard Middle School to the Power
Trail, providing much needed trail access for southeast
Fort Collins. Currently, design of the Siphon overpass
and Timberline trail widening/underpass are in progress, in partnership with the Engineering
Department. In addition, Park Planning & Development is working to identify the best location for the
future Mail Creek Trail.
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Project Status:
Continued progress on Siphon overpass and Timberline underpass projects.
Team looking at new grant opportunities.
More information available on project webpage.
OAK STREET PLAZA WATER FEATURE
Funding Source: GID & Parks life cycle funds
Total Project Cost: $100,000
Phase: Construction
Estimated Completion: Summer 2021
Project Details:
Park Planning & Development will be improving the water features in Oak Street Plaza to resolve
drainage and safety challenges in the plaza.
Project Status:
Plaza and water feature open to public, minor sod improvements and ladder to vault
remains.
More information available on project webpage.
POUDRE TRAIL AT I-25
Funding Source: Conservation Trust Fund & GOCO Grant ($1M for Fort Collins)
Total Project Cost: $3 million
Phase: Design
Estimated Completion: 2023
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 11
Project Details:
Construction of this 2-mile section of the trail will complete the entire extent of the approximately 10-
mile Poudre Trail in the City of Fort Collins. Fort Collins partnered with Timnath, Windsor, and Larimer
County in 2019 to win a $2 million GOCO Connect Initiative Grant to complete all remaining segments
of the Poudre Trail. The GOCO project will complete approximately 4-miles of missing trail segments,
to complete the entre 40+ mile Poudre Trail from Bellvue to Greeley. The Fort Collins project will
connect the existing trail ending at the Colorado State Environmental Learning Center through the
future East Community Park to the proposed I-25 underpass to be constructed by the Colorado
Department of Transportation (CDOT) with the North I-25 project, and thereafter to the existing trail
segment in Timnath.
Project Status:
90% drawings received and cost estimate are under review.
SPRING CANYON DOG PARK
Funding Source: NIC Grant for $75,000
Total Project Cost: TBD
Phase: Design
Estimated Completion: TBD
Project Details:
The water quality at Spring Canyon Community Park was
adversely affected by the drainage out of the dog park pond.
Particularly, issues like E. coli were difficult to manage and
put the dog park pond at risk of closure. Park Planning &
Development worked with Stormwater, Parks, and
Environmental Regulator Affairs to seek and receive a grant
from Nature in the City. This grant will allow for much
needed Low Impact Development improvements and
restoration work on the dog park and SCCP water quality pond.
Project Status:
Project team met onsite and work is anticipated to begin after Labor Day with Parks
Department doing majority of labor.
TRAVERSE PARK
Funding Source: Neighborhood Parkland Funds
Total Project Cost: $3.5 - 4 million
Phase: Construction
Estimated Completion: Fall 2021
Project Details:
A new neighborhood park to be built in the Trail Head
neighborhood, located on East Vine Street. The park will
include typical park features including a shelter,
playground, multi-purpose field, basketball court, and play area for teens.
Project Status:
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Construction work continues – earthwork and flatwork are nearing completion
Counter-offer submitted to developer regarding irrigation and water-rights.
More information available on project webpage.
CP - OPERATION SERVICES
FORT COLLINS/LOVELAND POLICE TRAINING CENTER
Funding Sources:
$9.25M generated from bonds for the
City of Fort Collins
$9.25M from City of Loveland
$1M from DOLA Grant
Estimated Project Cost: $19.5M
Phase: Phase III Added Site Amenities - Permitting
Estimated Completion Date: Fall 2021
Project Details:
The City of Fort Collins is partnering with The City of Loveland to
construct a new Police training facility which will be located on the
west side of the Northern Colorado Regional Airport. This new site will
offer a 50-yard pistol range, a 1.4-mile driving track, concrete skills pad, and classrooms for special
training.
Project Status:
Phase I – Track & Skills pad is open and being used.
Phase II - Building Construction is open and being used.
- LEED Certification – Finalizing the submittals for USGBC review.
Phase III – Adding Site Items with project savings.
- Storage Shed – Building is ordered and awaiting delivery.
- Breach/Blast Pad – Ready, sitework to begin once shed delivery is known.
- K9 Training area – Ready, sitework to begin once shed delivery is known.
- Observation Tower for Track and Skills Pad – Processing permit for foundations.
Construction start for phase III items has been pushed back to July with permitting delays.
Scheduled to complete phase III scope - fall of 2021.
BLOCK 32/42 – CIVIC MASTER PLAN REFRESH
Funding Source: Capital Project via BFO: $300,000
Estimated Project Cost: TBD
Phase: Conceptual Master Plan
Estimated Completion Date: Fall 2021
Project Details:
Space planning for Block 32 and 42 that was performed
in 2013-2014 and needs to be updated. The new
planning effort will involve each affected department to
determine their space needs and anticipated growth over the
One Possible Conceptual Plan
New Observation Tower for Track
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next 10-12 Years. With the completion of the refresh the City can decide which departments to house in
215 N. Mason, 300 Laporte Ave - Building A, and the new City Hall. The refresh will also help determine
an appropriate size of the new City Hall. Once this is determined and a conceptual design is produced it
will be submitted to Council for review, next recommended steps and approval.
Project Status:
• Council Work-Session took place 7/28/2021. Currently reviewing comments and considering
adjustments for when the Master Plan is again brought before Council.
UTILITIES SERVICES CENTER-RENOVATION FOR SCO AND NOC
Funding Sources: $2.61M – Light & Power (SCO)
$1.75M – Broadband (NOC)
Estimated Project Cost: $4.36M
Phase: Conceptual Master Plan
Estimated Completion Date: Fall 2021
Project Details:
This project will renovate approximately 9,800 square feet
of interior space at the Utilities Services Center. The
existing space occupied by Light and Power - SCO will be renovated to serve current and future
needs. Existing interior space will be reconfigured to accommodate the needs of Broadband for a
Network Operations Center (NOC). Conference rooms will be developed to replace those displaced
by interior renovation. SCO staff will be housed in the existing Training Room for the duration of the
renovation.
Project Status:
Technology installation and Commissioning is underway.
CP - UTILITIES
DEMAND RESPONSE TECHNOLOGY UPGRADE
Funding Source: Offer # 1.14
Estimated Project Budget: $870,000 ($435,000 in 2021)
Phase: Design
Project Details:
The AT&T 3G network is used to communicate with the controllers
installed in electric water heaters participating in the Peak Partners
Program. This network is scheduled for retirement by AT&T in Q1
2022 to release electromagnetic spectrum bandwidth for upcoming
5G technologies. Over 2400 DCU3 have been deployed in the
service territory of Fort Collins Utilities and they will become
stranded assets when the 3G network is turned off. A technology
refresh is therefore needed to continue operating the resource,
which shifts approximately 400 MWh/year from “On-Peak” to “Off-
Peak” hours. The replacement units will be 4G controllers, which
will be a straight replacement of the control unit and therefore a
low to no-risk technology refresh.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 14
Project Status:
All contractual documents are in place and hardware has been ordered.
Due to the worldwide shortage of microchips, this project is now being delayed with
customer communications and scheduling in early Q1 2022 with field replacement activities
starting in late Q1 2022.
MILFRED OVERHEAD CONVERSION
Funding Source: Offer 8.9
Estimated Project Budget: $310,000
Phase: Complete
Project Details:
This project involves converting 27 residential lots along
Primrose Drive and Milfred Lane from overhead power
located in the back of the lots to underground power
located within City Right-of-Way. The design will include
in the installation of primary cables and facilities, and
secondary cables and facilities located within the street
frontage, along with the installation of individual service
lines to each residential meter. It has also been
designed to include the installation of Connexion
throughout this neighborhood. The design also includes
the removal of 17 electric poles and roughly 2,560 linear
feet of overhead power getting the City closer to 100%
underground.
Project Status:
This project is 100% complete.
DRAKE WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY NPT FINAL CLARIFIERS
REPLACEMENT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
Funding Source: Wastewater
Estimated Project Budget: $6,200,000
Status: In Design
Estimated Completion Date: Summer 2022
Project Details:
This project includes the design and construction of both
the east and west North Process Train Final Clarifiers.
Originally constructed in 1974, the final clarifiers act as the
critical last stage in the secondary treatment process
before UV disinfection. The 2017 Master Plan condition
assessment recommended infrastructure replacement to
maintain reliability and treatment efficacy.
Project Status:
Design is ongoing.
30% design documents finalized.
DWRF East NPT Final Clarifier
Existing Electric Pole
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Equipment procurement specifications under development.
OAK STREET STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Funding Source: Stormwater
Estimated Project Budget: $2.0M (Design), $23M (Construction), $25M Total
Status: In Design
Estimated Completion Date: Fall 2022 (Design), Winter 2024 (Construction)
Project Details:
This project is for the design and construction of stormwater infrastructure for the Oak Street Stormwater
Improvements Project (OSSP) that is part of the larger Downtown Stormwater Improvement Program
(DSIP). The project is located on Oak Street from Mason to Jackson and will include a few storm laterals
extending to the blocks both north and south of Oak Street. There will be approximately 8500 LF of new
storm pipe installed with this project, ranging in size from 78” to 48”.
Project Status:
Data Collection: Potholing and Geotechnical Drilling, phase 1 completed.
Public Engagement and Communication Planning: Oak Street Design Workshop was held June
22nd – 28th. The workshop was held virtually and was open to both the public and city staff.
Conceptual Design (30% plans) was completed July 30th
BT Construction to provide pricing from Conceptual Design (30% plans) by August 27th.
Data Collection (Phase 2) and Preliminary Design to start in September 2021
Example of collaborative process and design sketch during
Design Workshop on June 23, 2021
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CITY PARK SEWER REHABILITATION AND REPLACEMENT
Funding Source: Wastewater
Estimated Project Budget: $2,200,000
Status: In Design
Estimated Completion Date: Summer 2022
Project Details:
Existing clay tile sanitary sewer mains in the area West of Sheldon Lake and both North and South of
West Mulberry Street are undersized, have inadequate slope, numerous areas of settlement, offset
joints, broken pipes, and heavy root intrusions. In addition, a portion of the existing system lies in the
back yards of 16 houses along West Mulberry Street. This system is very difficult to access and
requires frequently needed maintenance. The result is a poorly functioning sewer system, with
inadequate flows, sewage backups, and high maintenance requirements.
The new City Park Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project will be in the neighborhoods west of City Park
Lake. The project will replace the aging sewer system with new infrastructure composed of modern
materials of adequate size and slopes significantly increasing performance and reliability and reducing
field crew maintenance needs.
Project Status:
Preliminary Design - Completed
Project notification and coordination – on-going
Private Sewer Service Investigation Data – in progress
Contractor selection process – in progress
Construction projected in late 2021/22
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PUBLIC SAFETY
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
PFA Assisted in the Response to the Poudre Canyon Flooding | July 21
PFA sent 10 firefighters up the Poudre Canyon to assist the Larimer County Sheriff's Office with the
response to flooding. Responders worked to remove debris and stabilize the area for days afterward.
There is always the potential for flooding near the river but the effects of the Cameron Peak Fire burn
scar increase the chances of flash flooding. Please be weather aware.
For updated flood information in the Poudre Canyon, visit https://larimer.org/poudre-canyon-flooding
To receive texts regarding flooding in the Cameron Peak burn scar, text Flood2021 to 888-777.
PFA Firefighters Responded to Two Fires in Early Morning Hours | July 21
The first fire was at The Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant on W. Mountain Ave. The call came in at
12:18 a.m. It was initially reported that the restaurant’s sign was on fire. Engine 3 was first on scene
and reported active fire in the ductwork. Crews worked to trace the fire through the ductwork above the
kitchen, search the building for any potential victims, and extinguish the fire. They fully extinguished
the fire and saved the building. No injuries were reported. The last crew cleared from the call at 4:19
a.m.
The second fire occurred in a multifamily complex on Stover St. and was dispatched at 1:19 a.m.
Poudre Fire Authority crews, with the assistance of crews from Loveland Fire Rescue Authority,
worked to extinguish the fire, search the building for any potential victims, and evacuate nearby
homes. One resident was injured escaping the fire and was transported. The last crew on this fire
cleared from the call at 4:37 am.
First Responders Rescued a Climber after 30 ft. Fall | July 19
PFA collaborated with the Larimer County Sheriff's Office, Larimer County Emergency Services,
Larimer County Search and Rescue, Larimer County Dive Rescue, and Poudre Canyon Fire
Protection District on a high angle rescue in the dark.
Engine 7, Rescue 1, and Battalion Chief 1 were dispatched to an area near Poudre Canyon’s Gateway
Park around 9:30 p.m. A climber had ascended about 230 feet up the mountain when they fell
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approximately 30 feet. Rescuers stabilized
the patient, transported them down the
mountain and across the river to a waiting
ambulance. The rescue took over six hours.
UCHealth Emergency Medical Services -
EMS transported the climber to the hospital
with unknown injuries.
POLICE SERVICES
Notable Cases
Police investigate two homicides – On July 5 around 7:30 p.m., officers responded to the report of a
deceased man. The caller reported finding the victim under a bridge in the 4600 block of Mason Street
near the South Transit Center. Due to the man’s condition, police began investigating it as a
suspicious death, and the Larimer County Coroner officially confirmed that the manner of death was
homicide caused by sharp force injuries. The victim was identified as Todd Stout, 58, who recently
relocated to Fort Collins from Missouri. A suspect has not been identified in this case and the
investigation is ongoing.
Mid-morning on July 19 Fort Collins Police responded to the report of a shooting in the 2400 block of
South College Avenue. Arriving officers discovered a deceased person outside who had an apparent
gunshot wound. The Coroner ruled the death a homicide and identified the victim as Christopher
Johnson, 39, of Fort Collins. On July 20, police arrested suspect Victor Corwin, 28, of Fort Collins.
Detectives do not have indications that these two incidents were related. Both victims were members
of the homeless community. Chief Swoboda, detectives, and other agency leaders held a meeting at
the Murphy Center to provide support as they process the violent loss of two individuals in this
community.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 19
Officers safely arrest gun theft suspects – Just before midnight on July 16, 2021, Fort Collins Police
responded to a report of a vehicle trespass near Remington Street and East Mountain Avenue in Old
Town Fort Collins. The victim reported that several items, including multiple firearms, had been stolen
from his vehicle. As officers were conducting their initial investigation, a community member reported
seeing two people manipulating a shotgun near the parking lot at Oak Street and Remington Street.
Area officers also heard the sounds of firearms being manipulated. Police quickly located two suspects
with firearms near a vehicle in the area. Both individuals refused to cooperate with officers, became
confrontational, then attempted to leave the area. Officers were able to safely take the first suspect
into custody after a Taser application. The second suspect was taken into custody after Oleoresin
Capsicum (pepper spray) was applied. Both individuals were evaluated and treated by medical
personnel before being booked into the Larimer County Jail. Officers recovered several firearms from
the suspects’ vehicle.
Community Engagement
Local Partnership Spotlight – In July, Crossroads Safehouse brought in organizations with similar
missions to discuss the services we provide to people experiencing mental health issues, sexual
assault, and intimate partner abuse. FCPS was grateful for the opportunity to take part in this
conversation. The group spent time talking about service similarities and identifying gap areas. One
organization can't do it all, so collaborative efforts like this create a better support system for our
community.
Squeeze the Day – Community Service Officers kicked off their “Squeeze the Day” program. This
gives community members a chance to let FCPS know when local kids are holding lemonade stands
so CSOs can stop by. In addition to sharing some sweet conversation, CSOs are also handing out
souvenir cups and stickers to young entrepreneurs.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 20
Traffic Safety
Traffic safety is an FCPS priority. The Traffic Unit conducted focused enforcement on a variety of
areas of community concern. One example was an operation on Ziegler Road between Horsetooth
and Harmony Roads. In less than 3 hours, officers issued 20 citations and witnessed numerous
violations with speeds 20+ mph over the limit. Patrol officers also used Community Impact Days to
conduct traffic enforcement in various locations to promote safer driving behavior.
The Traffic Unit also partnered with Colorado State Patrol to hold a commercial vehicle inspection
operation. Dozens of inspections were completed during the 8.5-hour effort (including 25 vehicles that
initially failed to stop at the mobile port as required, which were contacted and redirected to the
checkpoint). Officers conducted full commercial inspections, and many vehicles were cited for
operating with multiple safety violations, including 10 that had critical out-of-service violations.
The Neighborhood Engagement Team spent Friday and Saturday nights on impacting dangerous and
disruptive driving behaviors on College Avenue. This is an ongoing effort that will continue in August to
promote roadway safety and a positive environment for all community members enjoying our
downtown area.
Inside the Agency
Police Academy – The FCPS Police Academy is well underway, and the first class of recruits is doing
an outstanding job. A necessary part of building a strong agency is giving officers the tools they need
to succeed in an unpredictable environment. Here at FCPS, we see this as more than just teaching
cops how to conduct traffic stops and make arrests. While these are relevant skills, we also want to
expand to ensure we’re fully supporting the people wearing our badge. Policing takes a toll on officers,
both physically and mentally. That’s why we’ve incorporated classes like Yoga for First Responders
into the Fort Collins Police Academy. This program equips officers with tools to better manage stress,
build resilience, and regulate the body’s response during intense situations. This series was taught by
FCPS Lt. Jackie Pearson, who’s an experienced yoga educator and certified YFFR instructor. Our
ability to deliver this training using in-house experts further reinforces the agency’s culture of wellness.
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PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT &TRANSPORTATION
BUILDING, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
Monthly Reporting
Monthly construction reporting and mapping of development review proposals and construction can be
found by visiting:
http://citydocs.fcgov.com/?dt=MONTHLY+REPORT&dn=NEIGHBORHOOD+%26+BUILDING+SERVI
CES%2FZONING&vid=2&cmd=showdt
For a detailed listing of development Proposals under review, please visit:
https://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/proposals/
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISON
2020 2021 YTD % Change
Development Project Submittals Received 226 143 -36.73%
Conceptual/Preliminary Design/Staff Reviews 134 148 10.45%
Building Permits Issued 8,384 5,680 -32.25%
Building Permit Valuations ($M) $203.16 $203.83 0.33%
Building Inspections Performed 17,478 18,019 3.10%
Zoning Inspections Performed 244 232 -4.92%
Zoning Plan Reviews Performed 1,637 1,845 12.71%
Overall Development Review Center revenues are $400,783 over projection for 2021 as of July 31st
with Building Services over by $324,893, Neighborhood Services and Code Compliance over by
$29,646, Development Review over by $5,405 and Engineering Development Review over by $40,840
GRAFFITI UPDATE
During the month of July 2021, the Graffiti Abatement Team abated 47 issues consisting of 206 tags
measuring 882 square feet of graffiti-covered surfaces.
Month Access
FC
Hotline Pro-Active Total
January 7 2 17 26
February 8 2 9 19
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The issues were distributed throughout the City in the following Council Districts:
Month One Two Three Four Five Six
January 12 0 3 2 6 2
February 5 3 0 3 2 6
March 4 1 0 3 5 11
April 23 5 4 2 6 12
May 16 14 1 5 9 8
June 22 6 1 5 17 12
July 13 6 2 3 10 12
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Reduce Back to School Vehicle Idling:
Back to School month is here and with that comes long school pick-up and drop-off lines which often
results in vehicle idling. Idling is running the engine of a car or truck while it is not going anywhere.
Unnecessary vehicle idling isn’t good for our air, wallets, or cars. So what can we do about it? Below
are some easy ways to reduce idling include:
1. Turn off your ignition if you're waiting more than 30 seconds.
2. Stop idling while the train is passing.
3. Stop idling at school drop-off zones.
4. Park and go inside instead of using the drive-thru lane.
5. Warm up your engine by driving slowly, not by idling.
City awarded EPA Grant:
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced it will provide $200,000 to the City
of Fort Collins to address indoor air quality and health concerns for underserved community
residents. The funding is part of $50 million for Environmental Justice (EJ) initiatives allocated to
March 5 2 17 24
April 21 8 23 52
May 20 9 25 54
June 22 9 32 63
July 18 14 15 47
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EPA under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to identify and address disproportionate
environmental or public health harms and risks in underserved communities through a range of local
initiatives.
With the funding, the City will build upon existing indoor air quality, energy efficiency and emergency
preparedness efforts and partnerships to engage with underserved and at-risk community members.
Project objectives include identifying residential indoor air quality and energy use needs; assessing
existing program capabilities, gaps, barriers and best practices; updating existing program
implementation plans; and developing and piloting new home assessment tools. Find out more at:
https://www.fcgov.com/news/index.php?id=8056.
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
Virtual Fair Housing Education Event
The City is hosting a free Fair Housing
Educational Event on Tuesday, August 31 from
10 a.m. – noon via Zoom. Landlords and tenants
are invited to learn about:
- Fair Housing rights and responsibilities
- City resources for housing and
neighborhood livability
The purpose of the event is to increase efforts to
end housing discrimination by raising awareness
of the Fair Housing Act and educating landlords
and tenants about their rights and
responsibilities. Those interested in participating should RSVP by Friday August 27.
ECONOMIC HEALTH
Outdoor Dining Survey for Businesses
The City is gauging ongoing interest and
concerns in maintaining expanded outdoor
dining and retail areas. We recognize there are
there are different scenarios to address (on-
street, expanded patio, private lots, etc.) and
that any activity along College Avenue would
need CDOT approval. This survey is intended
to capture some basic information and allow
for business owners to give additional input.
Click here to take the survey:
https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6462974/Fort-
Collins-Outdoor-Dining-Survey-August-2021
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UTILITIES
CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS
Water Shortage Watch – The City Manager elected to continue the Watch through the irrigation
season in response to recent flash flooding in the Poudre Canyon and ongoing monsoon season that
has impacted water quality and resulted in more reliance on Horsetooth Reservoir. A declaration will
be presented to the interim City Manager for signature in Sept. to end the Watch by Oct. 1, 2021.
Sprinkler Checkups – Sprinkler checkups are a collaborative effort with local water districts to
encourage people to use water efficiently. We are 60% through the 2021 season and have completed
305 checkups to date. We are projecting 477 through the end of the season, which is the highest
number of checkups we’ve ever completed in a year. To date, 100% of our post-checkup survey
responses indicate the service met or exceeded customer’s expectations. We still have checkup
openings for East Larimer County Water District and Fort Collins Utilities customers. Fort Collins
Loveland Water District has met their maximum number of checkups (200) and customers must sign
up for next year’s waitlist, which can be scheduled at fcgov.com/sprinklers. The season closes on
September 17
In the month of August, Utilities will offer the following engagement opportunities:
• August 1 – Watershed Education Program: Westminster Presbyterian – Utilities education
team will collaborate with Westminster Presbyterian Church to discuss water restrictions,
present on what the watershed is, and how to protect it.
• August 4 – Mindfulness and Wellness Fair – Utilities will collaborate with Colorado State
University to present utility affordability options to CSU employees.
• August 9 – Salud Farmers Market – Salud Family Health customers are holding a farmer’s
market; Utilities will present information on different programs available to help customers save
money and energy.
• August 17 – Eco-Week Staff Training – Staff will train eco-week instructors to deliver water
curriculum to 5th and 6th grade students at CSU’s Mountain Campus.
• August 18 – Science Behind the Scenes: Watershed Health & Wildfires – Utilities education
team will collaborate with Natural Areas on water quality, wildfire, and watershed health
education.
• August 18 – Safe Water Action Program (SWAP) Neighborhood Meeting – Utilities invited
impacted customers to engage in a neighborhood meeting which will have a short project
presentation and subject matter experts to answer any questions.
• August 20 – CSU Watershed Program – Utilities education team will provide a watershed
program for a CSU Watershed Practicum course. Students will dip-net for macroinvertebrates
at Poudre River Whitewater Park to learn more about Fort Collins water quality and treatment.
• August 21 – Poudre RiverFest Celebration - The Poudre RiverFest is a festival that
celebrates the Poudre River, promotes restoration, and educates people about our river
corridor, an important natural resource in our community. This is the third and final event for
Poudre RiverFest this year. It is being held at New Belgium Brewery and will include booths,
bands and educational activities and information.
In 2021, Utilities Customer Connections has reached 2,632 participants through 55 outreach events
and programs.
In the month of July, Utilities offered the following engagement opportunities:
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• July 1 – Energy Education Program – Utilities education team collaborated with FoCo Café's
summer youth program “Kids Feeding Kids” to provide a program about energy conservation to
10 participants.
• July 2 – UAP presents to Unite Colorado – Staff heard from and presented to three
representatives from Unite Colorado, a coordinated care network of health and social care
providers to address people’s social needs and improve health across communities.
• July 14 – Single Family Irrigation Code Proposed Updates – The Water Conservation team
proposed to add new outdoor standards to all residential developments with new installation of
sprinkler systems. Utilities hosted an information and feedback session with 20 local
stakeholders to gather their input on what their opinions were on the new proposed standards,
what we can do to help stakeholders implement them, and if we need to make any revisions to
the current proposal.
• July 2, 28, 30 – Wade the River: Boys & Girls Club – Utilities education team collaborated
with Natural Areas on water education for 61 Boys & Girls Club summer members. Participants
had the opportunity to dipnet for macroinvertebrates in the Poudre River.
• July 20-23 – Water Education Program: Camp FunQuest – Utilities education team
collaborated with Recreation’s summer camps for 117 children 5-16 years old to dipnet for
macroinvertebrates in the Poudre River.
• July 29 – Junior Naturalist Watershed Education Program – Utilities education team
collaborated with Natural Areas on water quality, wildfire, and watershed health education to 18
participants.
• July 29 – Bring your Child to Work Day – Utilities staff engaged with co-workers and their
children to provide interactive Utilities activities, including resource conservation games, bucket
truck rides, using the sewer camera, and more. 250 co-workers and family members were in
attendance.
WATER RESOURCES AND TREATMENT OPERATIONS
Water Quality Services Division
Over the past several weeks, Utilities employees have been participating with our partners in the
verification and inspection of aerial mulching operations in the Poudre River watershed. To date, a
total of 1,050 acres in priority locations in the Sheep Creek, Crown Point and Mineral Springs
drainages near Rustic have received mulching treatments. The work is strenuous, involving daily hikes
of seven to 10 miles with 500 to 1,000 feet in elevation gain in difficult terrain. These quality assurance
inspections are a requirement to secure reimbursement through the Natural Resources Conservation
Service Emergency Watershed Protection program.
Thanks to:
Caitlyn May
Charlie Beasley
Richard Thorpe
Chris Lochra
Jared Heath
Jill Oropeza
Chandler Arellano
Joel Nolte
Nik Radtke
Matt Zoccali
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
RECREATION
City Park Pool: A young child was swimming at City Park Pool when she went unconscious and was
not breathing. She was rescued and put on the island within the pool. Staff then activated the
emergency action plan and performed CPR until she started to regain consciousness and show signs
of life. She was transported to the hospital by EMS and sent home that night.
The Farm: Colorado Early College Future Farmers of America (FFA)
brought a team for their final demonstration to the Farm Day Camp.
Many hours of prep from the students and their faculty liaison provided
four agricultural lessons.
Adaptive Recreation Opportunities: This summer ARO Field work
students and interns have contributed their time and talent to help
make summer programs fully inclusive while also innovating programs
through their value-added projects. They collectively contributed over
1,600 volunteer hours to ARO programs and participants this summer.
From June 1 through the end of July, ARO has provided 1,332 hours
of direct support to individuals in Recreation programs. 300
enrollments would not have been possible without the specialized
support from ARO staff and interns. This was nearly a 100% increase
in enrollment as compared to 2019.
Edora Pool/Ice Center: EPIC hosted six hockey camps, including three international hockey camps,
Planet Hockey, and Ferroni.
PARKS
Hosted 4th of July activities including hot air balloon launches, motorcade parade, and regional
fireworks show.
Supported Bike to Work Day as a station host at the Poudre Trail in Lee Martinez Park.
Oak Street Plaza Park fountain reactivation.
City Championship was hosted at all three golf courses.
Hosted the Triple Crown Sparkler Tournament at Rolland Moore Park.
Rolland Moore Park basketball courts resurfacing project was completed.
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CULTURAL SERVICES
Gary and Carol Ann Hixon
A new exhibit, Bodies of Work: The Hixon ArtWear Collection has opened at The Lincoln
Center Art Gallery. Honoring community leaders Gary and Carol Ann Hixon, the exhibit
celebrates the almost 30 years that the Hixons have been the creative force of the ArtWear
Fashion Week, the fundraiser for The Lincoln Center Visual Arts Program and Gallery. During that
time, Gary and Carol Ann have acquired, and created, a truly unique collection of wearable art.
The ArtWear Biennial is not taking place this year due to the uncertainty of the COVID-19
pandemic but the exhibit shares the history of the event through the Hixons’ stunning wearable art
collection and a collection of ArtWear posters. The exhibit will be on view through September 4th.
The Lincoln Center Art Gallery will be open for public viewing on August 11th, 18th and 25th from
12pm to 6pm. It is also open when there are ticketed or pre-scheduled events in the facility.
The Fort Collins Museum of Discovery has reopened the OtterBox Digital Dome Theater!
Current shows feature soaring high above the earth in a hot air balloon, traveling into space
alongside the Apollo missions and exploring the moon and stars with Big Bird and Elmo. The
Theater is open Saturdays and Sundays.
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NATURAL AREAS
Club Outdoors
For over four years the Natural Areas Department and Fort Collins Boys & Girls Clubs have partnered
on Club Outdoors. The club supports connection with nature, self-efficacy, inclusivity, and
environmental stewardship for local youth. This summer Club Outdoors served over 160 middle and
high schoolers. Weekly programs included habitat games, volunteer stewardship projects, dip netting,
and more. A summer highlight was the first ever ”Hike and Skygazing Event” at Fossil Creek
Reservoir Natural Area. After finishing a nature hike, the Club Outdoors members spotted the
International Space Station speeding across the evening sky. This fueled group excitement as club
members rotated around the four telescopes shared by volunteers from the Northern Colorado
Astronomical Society. As the evening ended, one Club Outdoors member declared, "This was the
best night of my life!"
Four Natural Areas volunteers supported activities and engaged with the community, contributing 60
hours over two months. Directors at both the Harmony and Fort Collins Club continue to express their
enthusiasm for the Natural Areas Department’s ongoing commitment to exploring the natural world
with club members.
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
Recovery Plan Engagement at Taste of Fort Collins
The Recovery Engagement team partnered with Connexion to host a booth at this year’s Taste of Fort
Collins. Visitors were able to share their thoughts about what the City should focus on in its recovery
efforts and funding.
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BROADBAND – FORT COLLINS CONNEXION
Monthly Reports
Connexion is publishing our monthly reports on our website! Visit fcconnexion.com/reports to view and
download.
Connexion Take Rate
During the Council Meeting Wednesday on August 4th, Connexion shared our current residential take
rate of 29%. This Take Rate only includes those areas that have had service for at least 90 days, and
staff is working towards providing dashboard with trends. Since the 2017 Business Plan had a target
Take Rate of 28%, this is excellent news for Connexion and our
community still early into the build out!
Regional News
Connexion is collaborating closely with Larimer County and
Loveland Pulse on the possible broadband buildout to County
residents beyond Fort Collins and Loveland city limits. Stay tuned
for more information in the coming months!
Address Look-up
Fort Collins residents can now input their address and see
whether their residence is In Design, In Construction, or has
Service Available! Our address look-up tool can be found on the
Connexion website at www.fcconnexion.com.
Landscaping & Irrigation Reminder
If you recently had sod replacement as a result of Connexion work, it’s important to follow these simple
steps to ensure your new grass grows healthy and strong. Need to have your sod replaced or irrigation
repaired from recent Connexion construction work? Give our Help Line a call at 970-674-7800 or email
FCResidents@aeg.cc.
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Social Media
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Join the Connexion community—get updates and information on
services and more! @FCConnexion @ConnexionFC
COMMUNITY DASHBOARD HIGHLIGHT
The Community Dashboard features performance data and information that highlights how the City is
doing in achieving its seven Outcome areas: Neighborhood Livability and Social Health, Culture and
Recreation, Economic Health, Environmental Health, Safe Community, Transportation, and High
Performing Government. The Dashboard is made up of 37 total metrics that are published quarterly
and demonstrate where the City is doing well and where there are opportunities to improve. The color
status of performance for each metric is determined based on the actual result for the quarter
compared with the target. The color status of performance for the Outcome is determined based on
the average calculation of the performance of each metric within that Outcome.
Each month the City Manager’s Update will highlight a metric from the Community Dashboard. This
month’s feature is from the Safe Community Outcome Area.
Analysis:
The Fort Collins Water Treatment Facility met and exceeded all State water quality regulations for the
quarter.
Definition:
Fort Collins Utilities compliance with the drinking water quality standards in effect for the Water
Treatment Facility. The indicator is expressed as the percent of time each year that an individual water
treatment facility is in full compliance with applicable drinking water quality requirements.
Why is this metric important?
Regulatory compliance is important to protect the public and environmental health of Fort Collins.
City’s impact on this metric:
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High – The City has direct operational control of the drinking water treatment facility, however the
quality of the source water impacts the City's ability to meet regulatory requirements.
Benchmarks:
Benchmarking in process
To view the entire Dashboard, please visit: http://fortcollins.clearpointstrategy.com/